The UK Government announced on August 19, 2022, that Great Britain would allocate 36 million pounds for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, East Africa and Syria.
Source: The UK Government
This decision was announced by the British government on August 19, World Humanitarian Day.
It is noted that up to 200,000 Ukrainian refugees in Poland and internally displaced persons in Ukraine will be able to receive support – these are children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
“International aid organization Mercy Corps will work with grassroots civil society groups to provide emergency assistance to cover basic needs, including food, water and sanitation, psychological support and childcare services.”
The UK has also allocated an additional £14 million to countries in East Africa, where more than 48 million people are at risk of food insecurity.
In July, the United Kingdom provided 2.5 million pounds (almost $3 million) to help the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine investigate war crimes committed in Ukraine during the Russian invasion, including crimes of sexual violence.
See also: Ukraine and UK updated the Agreement on political cooperation, free trade and strategic partnership
